My ego was fed by all the members of my church; as they continued to tell me how nice and thin I looked in my new dress. Even my husband gave me a whistle, as I stepped out of the bedroom, after getting dressed.
Looking at my before and after picture has helped me with my struggle in seeing the new me. I can hear it over and over, but in my mind I still see myself as a size 22. I don't know if you have that same problem, but I understand that it is normal. So taking pictures of myself has in a small way helped me see that I am getting smaller.
This was last summer. It is really hard for me to find a before picture at my heaviest (220) because I never liked my picture taken. And if some rare chance I was willing, it was always just a face shot. But most of the time I was the one who was taking the pictures, that way it was safe for me.
This was taking after I lost my first 20 pounds. See lots of layers and always trying to hide under a jacket. But not anymore!
Sorry if my posting is boring to my readers but I will be printing this blog and saving it as a book. So I can always remember my journey with losing the weight.
Your posts are not "boring" they are inspiring. You look great!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the dress...you look great :)
ReplyDeleteLesia, you look fantastic in your new sexy black dress!! I really love your dress! I love your blog and you are such an inspiration to me.. I am struggling with me losing 20 pounds or so.. I get so discouraged! I do go to weight watcher's and have met my goal weight, but, have gained 20 pounds back!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Lynn
WOW!!! You look great!!!! You post is not boring. It's encouraging!!! Hugs!
ReplyDeletesweetie, you aren't boring!! and you look great!! Congrats
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful woman you are (inside and out!)!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are looking like one hot mamam! (sing the song!)
ReplyDeleteit's a great post! When I first gained weight it was hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that I was a sz 20 not a 12 any more because in my mind I was still young and fit! Now as I drop the extra weight I find it hard to be objective as to how much I've lost--and I work extra hard at really "seeing" myself as I am, not as I imagine I was.
You look just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAnything but boring!
You are rocking that LBD!
Ohhhh. la la!!
ReplyDeleteLesia... you are a very beautiful lady, even when you were heavier! I love your new dress - you look so awesome!! Congrats on losing that weight and feeling so much better! :)
~Margene
You look worthy of all the attention from your church members and your husband's whistle. Progress is not boring, Lesia! Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!!!! Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteYOu go girl.. you look great and you worked so hard..
ReplyDeletecongrats
I so remember you in h Farmtown T-shirt...I think I as there that day at your BBQ! Wow girl,you really have come a long way,I'm so proud and happy for you,glad you are putting this in a book...it's amazing how far you've come..not only losing the weight,but feeling more confident about yourself!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is absolutely NOTHING boring about your posts ... especially ones as happy as this one! You look fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteyou look so great!!! Enjoy the comments your deserve them and have more than earned every single one!
ReplyDeleteAwesomw!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! I am relieved that you say you still see you as a 22 because I see myself the same way too! And I was starting to wonder if I was the only one! I find that taking and comparing pics is the only way to convince me that there is a change!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work!
Jennifer
http://wecanlosethepounds.blogspot.com/